2018 U.S. Open Cider Championship – Registration: Now thru October 12th
Registration is now open for the U.S. Open Cider Championship. Ciders must be registered by October 12. This year, the cider entries will be sent to Oxford, Ohio(Just outside of Cincinnati). These entries will need to arrive between October 15-26. Each cidery/brewery/winery may enter a maximum of 10 entries. Entry fee will be $60 per cider. Entry Forms and Rules can be found on the competition website under registration. Winners will be announce November 19th, 2018. Website: http://www.usopencider.com/
2018 U.S. Open Cider Categories
1. Modern Cider – Sweet
2. Modern Cider – Dry
3. Heritage Cider – Sweet
4. Heritage Cider – Dry
5. Traditional Cider – Sweet
6. Traditional Cider – Dry
7. Perry
8. Fruit Cider
9. Pineapple Cider
10. Cherry Cider
11. Fruit and Berry Cider
12. Applewine
13. Herbal Cider
14. Hopped Cider
15. Apple Pie Spiced Cider
16. Spiced Cider
17. Wood-Aged Cider and Perry
18. Specialty Cider and Perry
19. Unlimited Cider and Perry
20. Anything Goes
21. Single Varietal Cider
22. Ice Ciders